Help for Flood Victims

Those with flood-related needs are urged to call the American Red Cross at 1-866-526-8300.

If your home is taking in water, shut off power via breaker box with a piece of wood. Elevate yourself above the water if possible. If excessive water be extremely cautious and use a 2×4 to hit the breaker.

DO NOT go into attic if water is rising in your home unless you have an ax to break through the roof, get onto your roof instead!

FLOOD REPORT:

The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management is asking any residents who experienced flooding inside their home or business to report it to the Houston 311 Help & Information Line by calling 311 or submitting the report online here.

National Guard/Coast Gaurd being deployed: 713-578-3000 if you need rescue.

Houston Bar Association free hotline: First and third Wednesdays of every month, starting June 3, 12pm-9pm. Call 713-759-1133.

State Bar Association free hotline – Call 800-504-7030. Calls can be in English and Spanish. Call anytime, you can leave a message.

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ARE NEEDED!

Volunteers are greatly needed to staff shelters as well as distribute food and provide other services to those in need. Training will be provided on site. Anyone interested in assisting this way is encouraged to go to redcross.org/volunteer or call 713.313.5491.

People can donate diapers, wipes, personal hygiene products, snack foods for children, water, clothing. And if any caterers want to donate hot meals for displaced residents, the pastor welcomes you.

Precinct 1 Constables Office accepting donations

Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen’s office has established a collection point in downtown Houston for donations of new clothing, diapers, hygiene items and other necessities for county residents who had to evacuate their homes due to flooding. Donors of items for evacuees may leave them with security personnel in the lobby of the county annex at 1302 Preston Street between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays.

Precinct 1 staff will ensure the proper delivery of the items. For more information call Erica Davis of Precinct 1 at 832.286.3876.

The American Red Cross has opened additional shelters to aid those impacted by severe rain and flooding throughout the Greater Houston area. The entire current list of shelters is below:

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Volunteers are greatly needed to staff shelters as well as distribute food and provide other services to those in need. Training will be provided on site. Anyone interested in assisting this way is encouraged to go to redcross.org/volunteer or call713.313.5491.

HARRIS COUNTY:

Johnston Middle School, 10410 Manhattan Dr., Houston

Jersey Village Baptist Church, 16518 Jersey Drive, Jersey Village

MO Campbell Education Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston

Rosehill United Methodist Church, 21022 Rosehill Church Rd, Tomball

St. John’s Church-Northwest, 8787 N. Houston Rosslyn Rd, Houston

Precinct 7 Deputies Offering Assistance to Flood Victims

Citizens in Sunnyside, South Park, Third Ward, or the Hiram Clarke area stranded due to high water can call the Precinct 7 24-hour Dispatch for assistance. The number to call is 713-643- 6602.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY:

East Montgomery County Senior Center, 21679 McCleskey Road, New Caney

First United Methodist Church Conroe, 4309 West Davis, Conroe

South County Community Center, 2235 Lake Robbins Rd., Spring

WALLER COUNTY:

Royal High School, 2550 Durkin Rd., Pattison

These shelters will be open 24 hours a day, providing a warm, dry place to stay, food and emotional support for area residents who are not able to remain at their homes due to storms and flooding.

— $450 per unit for unit for cars weighing more than 25,000 lbs with a $900 total maximum

— These are the maximum rates statewide. Lower rates may be set by local municipal or county rule.

— A DAILY STORAGE CHARGE of between $5.00 and $20 per day or part of a day for a car that is 25 feet long or less. A Vehicle Storage Facility must charge $35 per day or part of a day for a car that is longer than 25 feet.

— A NOTIFICATION FEE. A VSF may charge up to $50 for notifying you that your car is at their VSF.